Mr. Mallory's Sun Lessons for Monday, May 13

Periods 1-2 CIVICS- Gone to Des Moines

Period 3 DIG PHOTOGRAPHY- Group Analysis; I will have packets and group assignments on my counter for you. 

1. Have students read the "Analyzing Photographs" hand out and discuss it quietly in their groups. 
2. Once they've read the worksheet, they should examine the image they are analyzing closely, discuss it, 
3. Then, (using the Elements and Principles worksheets) each group should write a one page description (75-250 words) of the subject and sensory elements. 
4. Each group should ALSO write a one page (75-250 word) ANALYSIS of the image's design & composition.

These should be done by or before class on Wednesday. Wednesday, students will be given additional handouts to help them discuss & write reflective interpretations and technical assessments of their images. Each group will use these 4 documents to teach the rest of the class about their images & photographers on Thursday and Friday.

Please remind them that the post-test will be tomorrow (Tuesday May 14).

Period 4 Planning Period

Period 5- 7th GRADE ART-  11:52-12:12 is DEAR time (Drop Everything And Read)

Show students the Biography (VHS) video on Vincent Van Gogh (on counter), have them write down for themselves what they think are three most interesting or most important things about Van Gogh's life, his art, and his influence on future artists.

Period 6- CERAMICS- Students should take their Ceramics Final (post-test). They ARE allowed to use their notes, however they should sit apart from one another and not be allowed to talk. When they're finished, have them place them in the yellow pan on the counter. When they're finished, they should remain silent and may glaze, read, write, or do homework for other classes.

Period 7- 8th GRADE ART Guess What? Still Gone to Des Moines

Period 8- YEARBOOK- Please give the post-test Study Guides that I'll leave on the counter to Kary and Shelby and let them know that their "final" will be on Thursday (May 16). 

Other students should be working on finishing their pages!

Capitol/Des Moines Trip

8th Grade Field Trip 2013

On Monday, May 13, 2013 the 8th grade class will be taking a field trip to Des Moines. Our bus will be leaving as soon as the Dow City busses arrive at school around 8:20AM. Students who walk or get a ride to school should be sure to get to school at this time.

Our first stop will be to the State Capitol judged by many to be the most be one of the most beautiful state capitals in the nation. We have an 11:15AM tour planned which will take approximately seventy-five minutes. We then proceed to the Iowa Hall or Pride located near the Wells Fargo Arena and Veterans Auditorium. There we are schedules for a ninety minute tour beginning at 1:00PM.

Since our time is limited, I’m asking that everyone bring a sack lunch and plenty of snacks for the bus ride. If you want the school to provide a sack lunch, please let them know a few days ahead of time so that we can be prepared. We plan to eat our lunch at the West lawn of the State Capital.

We will not be back to Dunlap before the busses leave. We expect to arrive around 4:45-5:00PM. Students who live in and around Dow City will be dropped off at Dow City on our way back to Dunlap.

      Thank You,

     Mr. Mallory

     8th Grade Civics

American Gothic/SNL

Dig Photo Class Deadlines

• Test over 'Important Bits' of Chapters 3-6, Fri May 3
• Senior Portfolios Due, Mon May 6
• Senior Post-Test (Final Exam), Wed May 8
• Underclassmen Portfolios Due, Tues, May 14
• Underclassman Final, Thurs May 16

Sub Lessons

Tuesday April 23

Periods 1-2|CIVICS- Collect 1-2 pg. 240 and 1-2 pg. 250, take class to lab to finish & print letters if not done yet. Hand-out/Assign- Gettysburg Address as Persuasive Essay worksheet (I will leave on desk with Ch 9 test for Friday)- DUE TOMORROW (Wed 4/24).

Period 3| Photography- Finish VIDEO; National geographic, The Photographers, remaining class time may be used either for Lab time (taking, editing, uploading pictures) or study hall. Please remind students to bring their books tomorrow (Wed.) we will begin a new chapter AND there will be a Ch. 7 test on Fri. Apr.26

4| Free Period

5| 7th Grade Art- Some 7th Graders have Study Hall today instead of Art, others have PE

6 Ceramics- Have students glaze face masks, slab pots, heads, & shoes.

7| 8th Grade Art- Students should continue working on the collage scenes which they began last Thursday (See “Studio Activity” on the top right corner of page 245 in the textbook for directions. Scissors & glue are in the cabinet by the TV.

8| Yearbook- Students should be working on page layouts on www.yearbookavenue.com, some students may use this time as a study hall.

Sub Lessons

Monday April 22

Periods 1-2| CIVICS- Take students to the computer lab to write letter to public officials (See page 222 in textbook for directions). Please assign 1-2 pg. 240 and 1-2 pg. 250 DUE TOMORROW (Tue 4/16).

Period 3|Photography- Start VIDEO; National geographic, The Photographers

4| Free Period

5|7th Grade Art- Have students take the color theory test (open note) and the have them work on color-mixing worksheets, (I will leave on the island counter for you) using oil pastels. Make sure to have them start cleaning up beginning at 12:55pm

6| Ceramics- Have students glaze face masks, slab pots, heads, & shoes. Jesse Espinoza may use time as a study hall.

7|8th Grade Art- Students should continue working on the collage scenes which they began last Thursday (See “Studio Activity” on the top right corner of page 245 in the textbook for directions. Scissors & glue are in the cabinet by the TV.

8| Yearbook- Students should be working on page layouts on www.yearbookavenue.com, some students may use this time as a study hall.

Sub Lessons

Friday April 19

Periods 1-2|CIVICS- Chapter 9 Post-Test (I’ll leave it on the desk in MS Civics room)

Period 3|Photography- “Lab-Day,” Student should continue/finish taking the 6 Angles/Studio Lighting shots which they began yesterday.

4|Free Period

5|7th Grade Art- 7th Graders have a field-trip today, so enjoy an extended free period!

6|Ceramics- Please take students to the computer lab to finish their Artwork Analysis Papers. This is the last day they will be able to work on them in class. They should print them and turn them in, to you.

7|8th Grade Art- 8th Graders have P.E. on Fridays, so enjoy the peace & quiet

8| Yearbook- Students should be working on page layouts on www.yearbookavenue.com, some students may use this time as a study hall.